Policy, Research & Communications Administrator 2025

State of Wyoming

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • $9,755-10,839 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Description and FunctionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION:This is an At-Will position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.This position exists to direct, oversee, and administer the policy, research, and communications division within the Department of Workforce Services. The policy unit performs policy, rule, regulation, and legislation analysis in order to enact and conduct agency strategic planning, administer workforce training grants, and liaise with the Wyoming Workforce Development Council and the Wyoming Women's Council. The research unit conducts and compiles state and nationwide labor market information to inform agency and workforce planning and inform the public about the labor market. The communication unit designs and delivers internal and external agency communications and coordinates a unified agency message for public-facing media and social platforms. The project management team oversees and manages large IT and non-IT projects for the agency. Human Resource Contact:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level
  • This position administers the agency's Policy, Research, and Communications Division, which consists of nineteen full-time employees, and oversees two boards/commissions.
  • The position has agency-wide influence and supports all programs within the agency. The Policy, Research, and Communications Division is responsible for the following:
  • A public relations office that coordinates agency public awareness programs, including public education, customer service communications, press releases, the agency website, and social media.
  • All media and legislative inquiries, as well as public records requests.
  • Providing clear, strategic, researched, and unified messaging to key stakeholders, elected officials, and citizens.
  • Liaising with other departments, other divisions, outside groups, and special interest parties to provide information, coordination, and cooperation.
  • The Wyoming Workforce Development Council and the Wyoming Council for Women.
  • Planning meetings and conferences to provide representatives of state, federal, and local agencies, as well as private industry, technical assistance with workforce issues and regulations.
  • Planning the annual all-staff agency meeting.
  • Developing and deploying program and policy priorities for the Wyoming Workforce Development Council.
  • Agency strategic planning.
  • Oversee WIOA monitoring and data validation for statewide workforce centers.
  • Providing timely and relevant labor market information, aligning resources with current and future employer demand for labor, evaluating its effectiveness, collecting and publishing employment and compensation data, and producing statistical series and reports unique to Wyoming.
  • Overseeing and managing large IT and non-IT projects for the agency.
QualificationsPREFERENCES:Experience in policy analysis and development; strategic planning, development, and assessment; promotion and development of agency communication needs and campaigns; significant management experience; experience in project management software, problem-solving, and delegation.Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, communications, public policy, or political science.Six to eight years of experience managing people and programs.Five to seven years of experience collaborating on various initiatives with federal, state, and community-level organizations and leaders to successfully complete projects.KNOWLEDGE:
  • Ability to interact with, lead, and influence agency employees, State agencies, Legislature, Federal agencies, members of the public, and workforce stakeholders.
  • Ability to monitor progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluate organizational performance, and take action to improve performance.
  • Knowledge of agency administration and processes.
  • Knowledge of the legislative process.
  • Knowledge of policy-making and other executive functions.
  • Knowledge of project management techniques to include project management software, planning, budgeting, time management and risk assessment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:None - See PreferencesNecessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • There are in-state and out-of-state travel requirements.
NOTES:
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This is an At-Will position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
  • The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
, including your rights and responsibilities. * Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
  • For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
  • Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Supplemental InformationClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!to learn more!

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